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Jun 26
America Says It Supports Small Business.
America Says It Supports Small Business. Now It’s Time to Support the Organizations That Support Small Business. By Bob Dickerson Executive Director, Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) For decades, Americans have heard political leaders, corporate executives, philanthropists, and economic development professionals extol the importance of small businesses. We are told…
Junction 1910 Co-Working Space
Flexible Plans - Meeting Spaces - WiFi Access - Cafe Access
UAB 3rd Annual Entrepreneurship Spring Showcase
RSVP by April 16; FREE exhibitor tables available; Event will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, 5-7pm;
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Mar 26
Let’s Talk Small Business
Let’s Talk Small Business Growth is the goal every business pursues. More customers, better revenue, a larger footprint, a stronger impact. But growing without a solid plan is risky. Ambition alone can outpace your systems, your cash flow, and your people. Growth deserves strategy—clear, doable steps you can measure, adjust,…
City of Birmingham OBDO: Coffee & Convo – March
Conversation: How Purpose and Passion Drive Entrepreneurship; March 21, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM at Pink Lantern
City of Birmingham OBDO: Coffee & Convo
Conversation: Historic Neighborhoods and New Opportunities; February 19, 10:30am-1pm at Heritage Coffee
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Feb 26
BBRC Celebrates Local Business Owners
Heroism Rooted in Need, Not Notoriety Too often, entrepreneurship is celebrated only when it reaches massive scale or national visibility. But dignity, service, and sustainability matter more than headlines. Heroism in business is not rooted in notoriety—it is rooted in need. Black entrepreneurs step into gaps others overlook. They respond…
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Dec 25
Standing Firm When It Matters Most: A Founder’s Reflection on BBRC in 2025
By Bob Dickerson, Founder, Birmingham Business Resource Center As 2025 ends, I can say without hesitation that this has been one of the most challenging operating environments the Birmingham Business Resource Center has faced since I founded the organization more than 29 years ago. I’ve led BBRC through multiple economic…
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Sep 25
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
On this day, September 15, 1963, as I walked home from Sunday school, I learned that the 16th Street Baptist Church had been bombed. Birmingham still sits in this position as the ground zero for the changes that were made after the bombing. We still think about the four little…